Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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